International law firm Bird & Bird welcomes back IT and internet litigation specialist Anne-Sophie Lampe as a partner in the firm’s Tech & Comms team in Paris.
Anne-Sophie is an IT lawyer with 15 years of experience, including two years as an associate at Bird & Bird between 2008 and 2010. She rejoins the firm from August Debouzy, where she was a counsel since 2017. She provides clients with advice and litigation support on major IT projects and cyberattacks. She also advises on potential liabilities of technical intermediaries such as platforms.
Anne-Sophie’s appointment is part of Bird & Bird’s strategy to further expand its IT disputes practice in France. Anne-Sophie will also work very closely with the firm’s Privacy and Data Protection practices, as well as with its Tech & Comms sector group.
Fabian Niemann, Ted Chwu, Ronald Hendrikx and Marjolein Geus, co-heads of Bird & Bird’s international Tech & Comms sector group, comment: “We are delighted to welcome Anne-Sophie back to Bird & Bird. Her extensive experience advising clients on complex IT litigation, as well as their digital transformation and generative AI strategies, make her a great addition to Bird & Bird’s international network.”
Alexandre Vuchot and Emmanuelle Porte, co-heads of Bird & Bird in France, say: “We are thrilled to welcome Anne-Sophie back to our Paris office. Her experience advising clients on IT and internet litigation matters will further strengthen our leading Tech & Comms offering in France.”
Anne-Sophie herself, adds: “I am delighted to come back to Bird & Bird and rejoin our talented team of professionals in the Paris office, as well as our other expert lawyers' across the entire network. The firm’s renowned culture, along with the firm’s capabilities in the Tech & Comms sector, make it the perfect fit for me and my practice.”
